Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Big Mother Mouser
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Fugitive Droid
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Metalhead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion261 decks447 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion240 decks447 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion224 decks447 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion233 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion242 decks447 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion201 decks447 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion190 decks447 decks
41%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion172 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion222 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion177 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion224 decks447 decks
-18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion193 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion186 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion183 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Surge Conductor
40%inclusion86 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion83 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion170 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion169 decks447 decks
27%synergy
Lux Artillery
37%inclusion165 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion164 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion145 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion140 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion130 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion123 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion122 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion108 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion82 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion112 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion103 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion97 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion95 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion93 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion57 decks447 decks
9%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Automaton
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion138 decks447 decks
-18%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion131 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion121 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion122 decks447 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion52 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-12%synergy
Collective Effort
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Recommission
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion128 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Moxite Refinery
20%inclusion44 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion70 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
30%inclusion132 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion93 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-17%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
-7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion108 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion85 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion85 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion362 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion357 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion167 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion152 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion116 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion114 decks447 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion112 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion111 decks447 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
-24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion446 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion444 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion443 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion359 decks447 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion282 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion258 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion240 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion192 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion175 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion174 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion165 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion165 decks447 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion160 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion153 decks447 decks
-20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion143 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion141 decks447 decks
-21%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion141 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion133 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion126 decks447 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion123 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion121 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion121 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion113 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion108 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion94 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion87 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion70 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion68 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
5%synergy